Other arrangements of Detroit Rock City
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I (C)feel up tight on a Sat ur day night.
Nine o’ clock and the ra di o’s the on ly light.
I (C)hear my song and it pulls me through.
I Comes on strong and I tells me what I got ta do.
I got to
Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.
Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.
You got ta lose your mind in De troit
Rock Cit y.
Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.
Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.
(C)Get ting late, do I just can’t day wait.
Ten o’ clock and I know I got ta hit the road.
I (C)First, I drink, I’m it then I smoke.
I Start the car, and I try to make the mid night show.
It goes: to
Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.
Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.
You got ta lose your mind in De troit
Rock Cit y.
Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.
Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.
leave their seat.
(C)Mov in’ fast, do in’ nine ty day five.
Hit top speed but I’m still I mov in’ much too slow.
I (C)feel so good, I’m it so a live.
I hear my song and I play in’ on the ra di o.
It goes: to
Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.
Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.
You got ta lose your mind in De troit
Rock Cit y.
Get up, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na move their feet.
Get down, ev ’ry bod y’s gon na leave their seat.
leave their seat.
leave their seat.
leave their seat.
Detroit Rock City — Simple Sheet Music
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"Detroit Rock City" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Detroit Rock City”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Detroit Rock City"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Detroit Rock City" by KISS played in?
- Detroit Rock City is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Detroit Rock City"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Detroit Rock City" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Detroit Rock City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Detroit Rock City"?
- "Detroit Rock City" was originally performed by KISS. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Detroit Rock City"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, F, G.
- What other songs by KISS can I play here?
- Try "I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU", "FOREVER", "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Detroit Rock City". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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